Choosing a web development company in the UK is a decision you will live with for years. Ask these ten questions before you sign anything — the answers reveal everything.
Choosing a Web Development Company UK: The 10 Questions
1. Can I see similar work?
Portfolios beat promises. Look for projects in your industry and check they still look good today.
2. Who owns the website?
You should own everything — domain, files, content. Walk away from anyone who holds your site hostage.
3. Is the price fixed?
Vague estimates become painful invoices. Insist on a firm fixed price once they understand your project.
4. Will I be able to update it?
You should not need a developer to change a phone number. Ask for a demo of the editing experience.
5. How do you handle mobile?
Mobile-first should be the default, not an upsell. Ask to see their work on an actual phone.
6. What about speed?
Ask what loading times they target. If they cannot answer, speed is not on their radar.
7. Do you do SEO basics?
Proper titles, meta descriptions, and clean structure should be included — not sold separately.
8. What happens after launch?
Find out about support, updates, and who you call when something breaks at 9pm.
Key takeaway: Questions 9 and 10: ask for two client references, and trust your gut about how they communicate.
Should I choose local or remote?
Either can work brilliantly. What matters is communication quality and a track record — not the agency’s postcode.
What is a red flag when choosing?
No portfolio, no fixed price, pressure to sign today, or jargon instead of straight answers. Any one of these is enough to walk away.
After You Choose: Setting Up for Success
Get It in Writing
Scope, timeline, price, and who owns what — all documented before work begins. Handshakes are lovely; contracts prevent misunderstandings.
Agree the Process
How often will you see progress? How is feedback handled? Nail the working rhythm in week one and the project stays smooth.
Plan the Handover
Discuss training and documentation before launch, not after. You should feel confident running your site from day one.
Questions About Their Process
How Do Revisions Work?
Understand the feedback loop before you start. Clear revision rounds with defined limits keep projects moving; unlimited vague revisions cause endless drift.
What Is the Timeline?
Get milestone dates, not just a launch estimate. A phased timeline with review points protects both sides and keeps momentum visible.
Who Will I Work With?
Know whether you get the experienced team from the pitch or handed to juniors. The people matter as much as the portfolio.
Pro tip: After narrowing to two finalists, ask each for a paid half-day workshop. How they think through your real problems is worth more than any portfolio.
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